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A thermal design engineer, a barbershop owner/entrepreneur, and the director of a cultural center were celebrated for their accomplishments in business, public service, academics, and the arts.
Colonial News
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He presented assemblies at Plymouth, Whitemarsh, and Ridge Park elementary schools and spoke about the creative process and the value of using your imagination.
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The event supports the Colonial Neighborhood Council and will take place from 4-6 p.m. on April 15 in Gym West. PWHS student and teacher teams need to register by Saturday, April 8. Click here for more information and to register.
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The two-year captain competes in the long jump and triple jump for the Colonials and medaled in both at the 2022 conference championships.
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The PW Cancer Awareness Club raises money for local families who have been affected by cancer. Congrats to first place winner Cecilia Schmidt!
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Work from students in grades K-12 was on display for the event, which was held for the first time at the new Colonial Middle School.
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Spanish for Beginners (virtual) and Chair Yoga will begin soon!
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Students across the district raised awareness about Down Syndrome and learned a bit more about the condition on March 21.
![Grace Carney and family]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1679673113/colonial/y092ucqnj6wy2nvx1wsd/DSC_7801.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1679673113/colonial/y092ucqnj6wy2nvx1wsd/DSC_7801.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1679673113/colonial/y092ucqnj6wy2nvx1wsd/DSC_7801.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1679673113/colonial/y092ucqnj6wy2nvx1wsd/DSC_7801.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1679673113/colonial/y092ucqnj6wy2nvx1wsd/DSC_7801.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1679673113/colonial/y092ucqnj6wy2nvx1wsd/DSC_7801.jpg","width":2200}])
The softball player is excited to continue at the college level in a sport she loves.
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